World amateur radio day

April 18, Thursday

World Amateur Radio Day (or International Amateur Radio Day) is celebrated annually on April 18. The day marks the anniversary of the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union in 1925. Radio amateurs around the world come together on this day to celebrate their hobby, which spans communications, technology, and science, and plays an important role in society.

Contributions of Amateur Radio
Emergency Radio Communications. Amateur radio operators play a key role in providing communications in extreme situations, such as natural disasters, when conventional communication systems may fail. Amateur radio operators help maintain contact between emergency services and affected areas.

Research. Many amateur radio operators experiment with radio waves, study their properties, conduct communications research, and even collaborate with space agencies to communicate with the International Space Station.

Education and Training. Amateur radio contributes to the development of technical skills, especially among young people, helping to develop knowledge in the fields of electronics, physics and information technology.

How is World Amateur Radio Day celebrated
Special radio sessions. On this day, amateur radio operators around the world organize special radio sessions to establish contact with as many radio stations as possible around the world.

Exhibitions and events. Many radio clubs hold open events, demonstrating equipment and technologies used in radio communication and explaining the importance of amateur radio.

Competitions and tests. Amateur radio operators participate in various competitions for range and quality of communication, using their own radio stations and antennas.

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World amateur radio day in other years

2021 April 18, Sunday
2022 April 18, Monday
2023 April 18, Tuesday
2025 April 18, Friday

World amateur radio day in other countries